Exercise is not a dirty word - January

sf40 · 01-02-2006, 02:44 PM

45 minute upper body weight workout this morning, followed by some nice yoga-type stretches.

I am hoping to get out for a walk, but it is extremely windy and pouring rain and thunderstorms are expected so I don't know if I'll get that in.

Aiyana · 01-02-2006, 05:47 PM

Well....hmmm..
Let me adjust my fitness goals. I THOUGHT I could do 45 mins on the elliptical. LOL! Let's just say 35 mins was a spiritual experience. So...I think 30 mins will be good for the 1st week or so. I also did an upper body move, a lower body move and a core move 2 sets of 15 reps and then a cool down. I was in/out in an hour. I will be doing that M-F.

LindaT · 01-02-2006, 06:02 PM

Look at all the sweaty and healthy ladies!!

Aiyana.. 35 minutes for the first workout is stupendous.. give yourself a big pat on the back!

sf40 . another Californian, I see. It sure is nasty today isn't it. Good going on the workout.

Clareh - oh cross trainer.. good going!

Let's cheer each other on! I myself am feeling the soreness of upping my weights but it's GOOD soreness! I like to picture my soreness as the muslces getting firmer and tighter!

Suzanne 3FC · 01-02-2006, 08:21 PM

I spent 45 minutes on the treadmill, then I did the Kathy Smith Lift Weights to Lose Weight dvd

LindaT · 01-02-2006, 09:31 PM

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I spent 45 minutes on the treadmill, then I did the Kathy Smith Lift Weights to Lose Weight dvd

WTG Miss Suzie Q

Which kathy Smith one do you do.. the First DVD or the Second? I do the first one.

Suzanne 3FC · 01-02-2006, 10:06 PM

I have both, Linda, but I've only used the first one. I'll wait until I start to show signs of boredom before I try the next one

MELODY525 · 01-03-2006, 10:18 AM

IT'S VERY DREARY OUT TODAY SO I'LL CHASE AWAY THE BLUES WITH 30 MINS OF PEDALS. IT'S CARDIO DAY.

I HAVE MY SCHEDULE OF EXERCISE DAYS AND MENUS PLANNED. ALL I NEED TO DO IS GET TO A STORE!!

HOPE EVERYONE HAS A GREAT "MOVING" DAY

WEIGHT:1791/3/05

ceejay52 · 01-03-2006, 12:59 PM

I decided to check out this thread and like what I see especially in the exercise department. 20 minutes of cardio both Monday and this morning and tonight I'm going to they gym for some resistance training.

LindaT · 01-03-2006, 01:13 PM

Hiya Ceejay.. nice of you join us. WTG on the workouts. Does it feel great? The blood is pumping, the oxygen is flowing and we all look younger.

Mis Mel.. you keep pedaling like that and you are going to burn a hole in the floor.

Smoking hot!

I drug my sorry *** up at 4:25 this morning and got in 46 minutes of cardio ( cannot forget that extra minute

) and 20 minutes of upper body weights! Exercise for the day was done before 5:45 and I tell ya that part felt goooood! Of course the part that does not feel good is the muscle I managed to pull in my lower back during tricep presses!

Tylenol, hot baths and stretching are on the agenda, but boy oh boy I KNOW tomorrow is going to be a pain.. literally.

Clareh · 01-03-2006, 02:31 PM

50 mins cross trainer. Ane may have even manage to stick to sonoma diet principles, although I'm a little in the dark as my book won't be here til the week end)

Have also downloaded my Moonwalk training plan and my first walk is Thursday- 26.2 miles to train for on the 20th May!

sf40 · 01-03-2006, 03:06 PM

Hey Linda, I am so impressed that you got up at 4:25 a.m. to exercise!! Ouch on the muscle ... hope it feels better soon.

Today I did 60 minutes of cardio. 30 minutes on the treadmill with 3 2-minute high-intensity bursts. Then a 28-minute weight-loss interval program on the elliptical, and I added 2 minutes.

LindaT · 01-03-2006, 09:01 PM

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Hey Linda, I am so impressed that you got up at 4:25 a.m. to exercise!! Ouch on the muscle ... hope it feels better soon.

Today I did 60 minutes of cardio. 30 minutes on the treadmill with 3 2-minute high-intensity bursts. Then a 28-minute weight-loss interval program on the elliptical, and I added 2 minutes.

Excellent work Clareh.

The book does help, but in the meatime think leafy green veggies, tomatoes, eggplant, mushrooms, zucchini, skinless chicken, fish, whole grains like quinoa and bulgur wheat, dried beans as well as most spices in your spice cabinet.

Sf40 and good going for you too!

I've been getting up at 4:45 for almost 2 years now but was having to split my workout - cardio in AM and weights after work. I found myself making every excuse you can imagine not to do exercises after work - too tired, bad day at work, rotten commute, stomach ach.. etc so I just got tired of it and decided to try it this way.. So far, umm I'd like to say so good but pulling a muscle is my own dumb fault!

Bette k · 01-03-2006, 09:30 PM

I feel so in adequate when I read about the workouts you are doing, I did the one mile WATP dvd before going to work this morning. Eventually I'll work my way up to what you are getting done in the morning, but I don't think I'll ever make it up at 4am for it

I was wondering tho, on the WATP she says it is equal to walking 1 mile, is that true? I'm curious to how much of a workout it really is, I do know that I was sweating before it was done.

LindaT · 01-03-2006, 09:44 PM

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I feel so in adequate when I read about the workouts you are doing, I did the one mile WATP dvd before going to work this morning. Eventually I'll work my way up to what you are getting done in the morning, but I don't think I'll ever make it up at 4am for it

I was wondering tho, on the WATP she says it is equal to walking 1 mile, is that true? I'm curious to how much of a workout it really is, I do know that I was sweating before it was done.

No don't you ever feel inadequate, sweetie!! I started out at a similar weight as you are and I started out with 10 or 15 minutes of easy exercise! And now I can do a 73 minute step aerobics tape and not have to stop it! You CAN and you WILL get there. Consistency is the key and one mile WATP is a terrific start! It's a mile alright.

I never thought I'd be hauling my sorry butt out of bed this early either but I got tired of making excuses and not keeping exercise promises I made to myself. I mean, if you cannot believe yourself, who can you believe? I decided my health meant more than a little sleep and I started going to bed earlier and getting up earlier and it's great. I get two hours alone at work before the nutties come in and I can get work done.... and on the flip side I get home at 4:30!

Never say never because you might just surprise yourself.

DonnaS · 01-03-2006, 09:58 PM

My mom and dad are keeping my daughter this weekend, so since we have a membership to the local Rec Center that we just aren't getting enough use out of. So starting Saturday, I have both DH and I signed up for a three hour session with a trainer and have reserved the raquetball court for 2 hours.

I like to work out, but I don't like feeling stupid if I am using the equipment wrong, and there are times I just don't know what would work best for me. They will sit with us, and come up with a couple of different exercise routines, one for the gym and one for home, and the gym one will include some different types of swimming that I/we can do with our daughter.